Question

Find the missing term in the given series 5, 2, 7, 9, 16, 25, ?

• A. 41
• B. 45
• C. 48
• D. 52

Hint:

Look for addition of previous two terms to find the next term in series; this is a variation of Fibonacci pattern.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Observe the series carefully:
- 7 = 5 + 2
- 9 = 2 + 7
- 16 = 7 + 9
- 25 = 9 + 16
The pattern shows each term from the third onwards is the sum of the previous two terms (similar to Fibonacci series). Therefore, the next term is:
\[ 16 + 25 = 41. \]